Dev Builds an Agent-Native After Effects: Editable Layers and a Tool That Extends Itself
angrypenguinPNG · x · 2026-09-29
Developer viccpoes demoed an agent-native motion graphics tool, pitched as "After Effects built for agents":
- Agent-generated motion lives in fully editable layers, not opaque video output
- The agent can improve the tool itself on the fly by adding new features or controls
- Each project becomes its own version of the tool with custom extensions, layers, and effects
- Native macOS app that handles high resolutions and complex workflows with dozens of layers/effects
The author plans to open-source it and is taking DMs for early access.
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